In this intense match between PSMS Medan and PSIM Yogyakarta from Liga 2 on February 3, 2024, we witnessed an intense battle of strategies and hardcore football skills. PSIM Yogyakarta took home the victory with 2 goals, while PSMS Medan lagged behind with just 1.

The match was a tale of two halves. PSIM Yogyakarta, with a proactive approach, showed early domination by netting their first goal just 21 minutes into the match. Their impressive performance continued in the second half when they scored their second goal at the 75th-minute mark. The home team, PSMS Medan, showing resilience, clawed a goal back three minutes later, taking the score to 2-1.

While PSMS Medan might have dominated the corner kicks with a total of 4 compared to PSIM Yogyakarta’s 1, they failed to take advantage of these opportunities, resulting in a lower goal tally. Being caught offside only once suggests an organised attack from Medan, contrary to PSIM Yogyakarta who had a total of 4 offsides indicating a slightly more disjointed attacking play.

The match was not without controversy, as the home team was sanctioned five times with yellow cards, a factor that perhaps disrupted their flow and rhythm given key players had to dial back on the aggression following the bookings. Ultimately, one of these sanctions turned into a red card, leading to Medan being reduced to 10 men, providing a clear numerical advantage to Yogyakarta. In contrast, PSIM Yogyakarta kept their composure with only one yellow card, which came late in the second half.

In conclusion, whilst PSMS Medan had more corner kicks and kept their offsides to a minimum, it was the team discipline that let them down. Too many cards showed a lack of focus that may have cost them the game. PSIM Yogyakarta, despite having more offsides and lesser corner kicks, capitalized on their opportunities, leading to two vital goals. This match indeed showed that maintaining discipline and seizing opportunities is as crucial as any statistical advantage in determining match outcomes.+

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